RCMP confirms death of a 4-year-old girl at Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
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CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP has confirmed that a 4-year-old girl died after drowning in a pond Monday night at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre.
According to a statement from police, Mounties were dispatched at 8 p.m. Monday for the report of a drowning incident at the water park outside the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre. Emergency responders, including the Chilliwack RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and Chilliwack Fire Department all attended the scene.
The young girl had been pulled from the water by her family members, according to the statement from the Chilliwack RCMP media relations unit. Bystanders immediately initiated CPR. Upon arrival, emergency personnel took over life-saving efforts. The child was transported to hospital where she tragically passed away, police said.
“Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the young child during this heartbreaking time,” Chilliwack RCMP said in a statement. “We have engaged our Victim Services to support the family at this time. We also extend our gratitude to the bystanders and the first responders who made every effort to save her life.”
